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October 10, 2008 The City of Pleasanton New sletter Alviso Adobe Community Park www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us ° Section 2 Grand Opening on October 25
ll Pleasanton residents are invited to the Grand Opening festivities of pation, dating bac A the city’s newest park, the Alviso million restoration kdeveloped to 3420 B.C.the site A $4.5into Adobe Community Park, located at an interpretive park where school children Old Foothill Road. The fun begins at 3465 and visitors can learn about the history of 10:00 a.m. and con- the Amador Valley and get a rare glimpse tinues throughout the day until 4:00 p.m. of times past. The day-long event The restored Alviso features a bird walk Adobe, the first build hosted by the Ohlone ing in the Pleasanton- Audubon Society, area, is the physical authentic Califo and interpretive cen- rnios music and dance, terpiece of the park. park tours led by the A re-creation of the park designers, lan historic Meadowlar scape architect, andd- Dairy Milking Barnk City Naturalist, lectures, p and Bunk House games an eriod displays, will d crafts for children such as and indoor interpretiveaccommodate displa new candle making, planti uses ng and ceramics. exhibits and interpretive proys. Special Alviso Adobe Commu being developed in partnersh grams are unique historic resource thatnity tells Park the storyis a Museum on Main. ip with the of California from its earliest human o For more information, ple ccu- Officer Michael Murazzo 931-5350. ase call (925) with the new black and w hite Ford Crown Victoria “P olice Interceptor.” Pleasanton + Livermore Black and White = Solar Cities (and Green All Over) Fleet Changes in Pleasanton n a throwback to the past, Pleasanton is joining cities across the nation in a As energy costs escal I trend to convert back to using and white patrol cars in a carbon footprints, more aate and consumers become more aware of thei black nd more homeowners are considering sola famous by the television series look Adammade generated energy offers inde r own 12 in the late sixties. But th On the residential front, solarpendence energy throughis used morethe use of a clean power.r energy. Sun- little to do with e change has than for any other single use, with more than 300,000 pools heated by solar in TV, pop culture, style, or for heating swimming pools black and white being the ‘new’ black. the U.S., but homeowners are realizing its potent “The primary intent is to in heating accounts for about one-fourth of the totalial energy elsewhere. For example, water force visibility so we are easilycrease identifi- the family home. Solar e able in an emergency, and also to create over the costs of electnergy systems can save owners up to 85%used onin atheir typical util single more of a crime deterrent and perhaps ric water heating. make drivers more mindful of safe driv- In an effort to provide an educa ity bills ing behaviors,” says Pleasanto Pleasanton and Livermore have teamedtional up toresource develop to the residents, Solar Cities the program.Cities of Chief Mike Fraser. LPFD’s new CA-OES Type III Wildlan The program features free educational workshops, web resources, and targeted n Police Studies have shown that blac d fire engine. information to assist homeowners in making a decision about investing in a photo- white police vehicles are more recogniz-k and to reduce diesel emissions to reduce par- voltaic solar system. able on the street than all white vehicles, ticulate matter by 75%. More than 60 residents attended th and offer greater visibility. The conve Veterans Memorial e first such workshop on September 24 in the sion of the entire patrol fleet to black an Meanwhile, the Livermore-Pleasanton Building in Pleasanton. Peter Shoemake r- Fire Department (LPFD) h overview about re white should be completed by the end of sidential solar energy and rebate program d arrival of a new California eralds the A session and the opportunity to meet with solar installers. r of PG&E presented an the year. s, followed by a Q & Emergency Servic Office of All Pleasanton and Livermore residents and businesses are invited to attend a The new black and white patrol cars engine. Specially dees Type III Wildland will soon b second workshop that is s e green as well, as part of a wildland-urban firesigned environment, to operate this in cheduled on Thursday, January 29, 2009 in Livermore. a recent mandate to convert the entire More information will follow as w multi-mission unit features four-wheel city fleet to fuel efficient vehicles. The please visit www.solarcitiesnow.com.e approach that date. For more informa drive, a short wheel base, high ground rising cost of fuel and a commitment clearance, and pump a tion, to environmental stew The new engine will ndaugment roll capability. LPFD’s core of this new po ardship are at the existing fleet and can respond to local the purchase of hybridslicy, and which a conversion supports emergencies as well as assist with mutual ELECTION PREVIEWaid requests.
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An increas- Detox Weight Loss Center Protection Law, a measure spon- ing number of experienced journal- You may qualify ENSIGN AS sored by the California Newspaper ism teachers have been removed through your insurance! Starting At Publishers Association to shield from their positions by principals high school and college journalism because the teachers refused to advisers from discipline or removal heed the principal’s demands to from their positions for refusing to kill embarrassing or critical stories censor stories published in student published by student journalists. $ 95 newspapers. The new state law, SB A few years back, a teacher sued P175/65R14 1370, pushed through the legisla- a student newspaper reporter and (925) 249-9642 ture by State Senator Leland Yee journalism advisor at Foothill High (D-San Francisco) specifically pro- for a story that he thought was 4725 First Street #270 39 hibits a school employer from dis- personally critical. Counselors at Downtown Pleasanton VALUE missing, suspending, disciplining, the school complained two years Visit www.taharacenter.com reassigning, transferring or other- ago when the editors of the stu- wise retaliating against an employee dent newspaper, In-flight, wrote a Typical TIGER PAW AWP II solely for acting to protect a pupil detailed story about counseling ser- Medical Starting At ( Office’s ) engaged in conduct protected by vices. The story, itself, was not the FREE Rate $80 statute, the First Amendment to issue, but the editors and journal- Body Composition Analysis! the U.S. Constitution or Section ism advisor came under fire for not 2 of Article I of the California catching and changing headlines $ 95 Constitution. Besides the CNPA, and subheads that were misleading P185/65R14 BLK which this newspaper belongs to, the and somewhat inflammatory. Vote November 4th measure was also supported by the Reacting to the governor’s 7QQ\\ California Teachers Association and action, Foothill teacher Margie 55 the ACLU. It would also clarify that McLaughlin, who formerly taught CHRIS GRANT a graduating student can challenge journalism at the school, said that School Board DELUXE LUBE, OIL, FILTER CHANGE & TIRE ROTATION a disciplinary action for engaging since we have not had to make Join Pleasanton in protected speech activities if the use of the Shield Law here in UÊÊVÕ`iÃÊÕ«ÊÌÊxʵÕ>ÀÌÃÊ action was taken while the student Pleasanton, “all I can say is that Teachers and School xÜÎäÊ«ÀiÕÊ $ 95 was still enrolled at the school. Governor Schwarzenegger’s action UÊ iÜÊ"ÊÌiÀ Most vehicles The new law probably wouldn’t gives a strong vote of support for Board President Jim Ott Plus disposal fee UÊ >ÃÃÃÊÕLi (if applicable) $ 95 have helped Nicholas Lassonde a California’s journalism teachers.” in Voting for Chris Grant UÊÎÓ«Ì°Ê6ÃÕ>ÊëiVÌ Reg. 39 29Must present coupon. Expires 10/16/08 few years ago when, at age 17 and “In our litigious-crazy culture, it UÊ{Ê/ÀiÊ,Ì>Ì one of two class salutatorians at is a sigh of relief for many journal- “School Board Trustee Chris Grant is an Amador Valley High School, he ism teachers who now can focus on outstanding leader and important partner of was told by his principal that he instruction and implementing sound Pleasanton Teachers. He has been an active 30-60-90K SCHEDULED could not elaborate on his strong journalistic codes among their staffs and vocal advocate for class-size reduction, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Christian beliefs in his commence- rather than spending the time worry- increased counselor resources, reading and UÊVÕ`iÃÊ/ÕiÊÕ«ÊiÜÊë>ÀÊÊÊÊ ment speech. He still addressed ing about possible future legal reper- math intervention programs and campus ÊÊÊ«Õ}îÊUÊ/À>ÃÃÃÊÃiÀÛViÊ OFF the 424 graduates, their families cussions. Responsible journalism is safety initiatives. Chris Grant believes in UÊ iÜÊ* 6ÊÛ>ÛiÊ $ and friends at the Alameda County responsible journalism. No teacher hiring the best and brightest teachers and UÊ,>`>ÌÀÊ`À>ÊEÊwÊÊ Fairgrounds, but about halfway allows a paper to go to press without puts kids fi rst in every decision he makes. ÊÊÊÜÌ ÊÕ«ÊÌÊiÊ}>°ÊvÊ>ÌvÀiiâi°Ê UÊ"]ÊÕLi]ÊEÊÌiÀÊUÊ,Ì>ÌiÊÌÀiÃÊ through his speech, the A+ student Chris’ continued leadership is essential 25Must present coupon. Expires 10/16/08 having previously drilled into his or announced to the audience that her staff the crux of reporting: that a to our district’s future. Please join me and the Association of Pleasanton Teachers in the next sequence had been cen- reporter needs to report accurately, FRONT/REAR sored by school officials. Students, truthfully, and responsibly. If this is re-electing Chris Grant this November.” COMPUTERIZED BRAKE SERVICE dressed in purple caps and gowns, done, the reporter can carry on with —Trevor Knaggs, President, VEHICLE ALIGNMENT erupted into boos. “Unfortunately, his or her journalistic duties with Association of Pleasanton Teachers $ OFF ÀÌÊ Ê the school district does not believe confidence.” “As a current school board trustee, Chris 95 ,i>ÀÊÝi Thrust 50 the rest of my speech is appropri- It’s just now with a higher degree $ Grant is doing an excellent job serving our Angle ate,’’ said Lassonde, adding that of confidence now that SB1370 schools and our students. His intelligence $ OFF ÀÌÊ",Ê scripts of the entire address were passed. N 49 and integrity, his fair approach to issues, ,i>ÀÊÝi and his consistent choice to put our kids UÊÊ£ÓÊ°ÉÊ£Ó]äääÊ iÊ7>ÀÀ>ÌÞ 25 Must present coupon. Expires 10/16/08 Lifetime Warranty Disc Pads, Brake Shoes Must present coupon. Expires 10/16/08 About the Cover fi rst when making decisions are all great fÈ°xÊvÕÀÜ ii It’s 25 days until Election Day, and all eyes are on the mayoral and city reasons why he should continue on the council races. The candidates sound off on the issues most important to school board. Please join me in voting this PLEASANTON 3420 Stanley Blvd. 925-462-4900 them. 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Pilates for Pink Charity Class Saturday, October 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm $20 Donation includes Pilates Class, Club Pink T-shirt Bruce Langston Open to the Public Corporate Manager I feel there’s entirely too much lia- bility law already and I would not (925) 271-0557 be in favor of an ordinance. I think it should be specific to an incident 7090 Johnson Drive and any liability tied to that specific Pleasanton, CA 94588 incident not a generalized rule or *Club Pink T-shirts available while supplies last. law. Parents should be held liable if ClubSport...life elevated **Some restrictions apply, see website for details. they are there and providing alcohol to minors.
Dale Ulricksen Chemist I feel that parents can’t always be held responsible for their chil- dren’s actions. They can say “no parties while I’m gone,” but that’s not always how things work out. I would support it if the parents were providing alcohol.
Linda Berke Piano Teacher I actually wish we didn’t need an ordinance. Ideally, people would be responsible. I would certainly feel responsible for any drinking that occurred in my home with under- age children. Whether one is there or not I think adults should be held “Matt Sullivan has carried on my tradition of public responsible for what happens in their home. representation and has earned the right to be called The Community Voice” – former Mayor Tom Pico Katie Markley Account Manager I don’t think it’s necessary. If the Experience – Integrity – Leadership legal adults are supplying alcohol in their home, they should be held liable. If parents are out of town Good Government for the People of Pleasanton and have no idea what is going on, those minors should be held at the same legal position as an adult would be, not the parents. Prosecute www.electmattsullivan.com the minors. Paid for by Matt Sullivan for City Council FPPC No. 1266612 Have a Streetwise question? E-mail: [email protected] Compiled by Cybele Ryan Page 4ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊ£ä]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ Newsfront News Digest General Plan, supporting environmental
‘Major’ faire aids report ready for public’s review students, parents City Council hopes to adopt new city ‘blueprint’ covering 2005-2025 early next year In an effort to help col- lege and high school stu- by Jeb Bing Janice Stern, the city’s princi- characteristics of the city. Commission will begin discuss- dents and their parents, Las pal planner, called the new plan Stern said all Pleasanton resi- ing the draft plan at its meeting Positas College, 3000 Campus fter five years of public “a vision of Pleasanton as a great dents are invited to review a copy Wednesday, but will not take any Hill Drive, hosts a Major meetings, City Council place to live, raise a family, work of the draft plan, which can be formal action on it before early Exploration Faire from 11:30 A and Planning Commission and do business.” read online at www.pleasantonge- 2009. The meeting is scheduled at 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 15. workshops and years of research, Once adopted, the new plan, neralplan.org. Residents can also p.m. in the City Council chamber at Instructors from area colleges analysis and revisions, the city’s which is mainly an update of the request a disk or hard copy at the 200 Old Bernal Ave. will be on hand with informa- new General Plan for 2005-2025 1996 General Plan that is still in Planning Department counter at “Public input continues to be tion on career paths, transfer and its supporting Environmental force, will include policies and 200 Old Bernal Ave. between 7:30 a critical component of the plan programs and more. Parking is Impact Report are completed and maps and will serve as a blueprint a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, or and the public’s comments can be $2. To learn more, call Nancy ready for another round of public for future physical, social, eco- by phone at 931-5600. Wright, 424-1473. review and comments. nomic, cultural and environmental Stern said the Planning (continued on page 6)
Fairlands hosts family fest Blue Angel Fairlands Elementary School is putting on a family fun festi- val from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at flies through the school, 4151 W. Las Positas Blvd. The event will include Pleasanton carnival games, face painting, a blow-up slide, cake walk and Popular Navy pilots to put the finals of a pumpkin carving on a show in San Francisco contest, music, food and more. this weekend
by Emily West Learn about fire prevention t’s Fleet Week in San Francisco and The Livermore-Pleasanton some Pleasanton students were treated Fire Department will teach I to a visit from one of its biggest stars. residents about fire prevention Capt. Brendan Burks visited Fairlands from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Elementary, Hart Middle and Amador at the city’s Operation Services Valley High schools Tuesday and shared Center, located at 3333 Busch his experiences as a pilot in the U.S. Road. Residents can learn to Navy’s Blue Angels. use a fire extinguisher, change When seeing a video of the Blue Angels a smoke detector battery and planes in action, students at Fairlands practice safely escaping a Construction manager Jose Hernandez, at left, said the shopping center is almost finished and landscap- couldn’t help but smoke house. Children can ing will be planted soon. “ooh” and “ahh” maneuver through a Junior at the amazing Firefighter Agility course. To feats that the video learn more, call 454-2361. Vintage Hills center described as a bal- let in the air. Burks told them goes modern about the history Costumes collected of the Blue Angels, for county children Day spa, dance studio, sushi restaurant are new additions and landscaping will be added in next few weeks which helped get With Halloween around the the American pub- corner, Bob and Deb Cilk of lic excited about United California Brokers are by Janet Pelletier that a dance studio opened there since the space the U.S. Navy again collecting costumes for was once home to line dancing and another dance pilots and their fly- homeless and disadvantaged intage Hills Shopping Center isn’t looking studio in the 1970s. ing capabilities. children in Alameda County. In so vintage these days. “It’s an amazing location,” said studio owner Burks, dressed its ninth year, the drive accepts V That’s because the once aging center Tamara Taves. “There’s three different schools all in the blue and Capt. Brendan Burks donations of new and gently bordered by Vineyard Avenue and Tawny Drive within walking distance. It just was a good fit.” yellow uniform, used costumes and accesso- is getting the finishing touches on a complete Taves offers classes in tap, ballet, jazz, hip- told the Fairlands students about his experi- ries. Items may be dropped remodel. Unattractive storefronts are now updat- hop, world dance and musical theater in the ences and encouraged them to follow their off at 351 St. Mary St. during ed with a stucco exterior, new paint trim, roofing 9,600-square-foot studio. It has been remodeled dreams by offering some encouragement business hours through Oct. and even some new tenants. into five dance rooms with harlequin sprung to study hard, eat well and get plenty of 24. For more information, call Many will remember that “vintage” was really flooring made of maple wood with sponges sleep. 487-8735. too nice of a word to call the formerly blighted underneath to absorb the shock. San Francisco Fleet Week brings togeth- shopping center. It’s been a struggle to attract Taves said the shopping center has been seeing er the U.S. Navy, Marines Corps and Coast new businesses to join Vintage Hills Cleaners, a higher volume of business. Guard to offer air shows, ship tours, a Cutt Co. salon and Koryo Marial Arts Studio. “The sushi place has become a fabulous hit,” parade and festivals. Air shows will be held A couple of months ago, Kokoro Sushi became she said. “It’s always packed. I will be here late at the North Beach waterfront Saturday Corrections the fourth business to open with much fanfare. into the hours and people are walking their dogs and Sunday and includes demonstrations The Weekly desires to correct Customers reported the first day open that the and they stop in and say hello.” from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, all significant errors. To request Japanese restaurant was so busy it had to turn A day spa will also be opening in the center Team Oracle and the Air Force’s F-16 a correction, call the editor away guests. shortly. Demonstration Team. at (925) 600-0840 or e-mail: Spark Dance Studio now occupies a piece of To learn more about Fleet Week and its [email protected] the anchor space. Some may find it appropriate (continued on page 6) events, visit www.fleetweek.us/fleetweek. N *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊ£ä]ÊÓäänÊU Page 5 See Your Best! Look Your Best! Newsfront 82 *(16$6$$5 +(, 1(-,0%-/"-,1 "10-/&* 00$0 !6$5.$/($,"$#-.1-+$1/(010 8$/0-, *(7$# 00(01 ,"$4(1'6-2/$6$4$ / ,$$#0!6-2/'(&'*61/ (,$#-.1(" *01 %% Political Notes 8$0(&,$/$6$4$ /02"' 0- "'$,#( 2""(2("6-212/$-*"$ !! , 8/$0"/(.1(-, ,#,-,./$0"/(.1(-,#$0(&,$/02, Teacher group endorses Jeff Bowser is a product of Education Association. &* 00$0(,"*2#(,& 2((+ 6 , )*$6 school board candidates Pleasanton schools and has served TV30 to air election forums 8-01(,02/ ,"$0 ""$.1$# as a teacher, an administrator and a After a thorough selection pro- PTA president in the district. Tri-Valley Community cess, the Association of Pleasanton “He is ideally placed to understand Television, TV30, will air 10 local Teachers has announced the can- the issues facing education in this election forums at 6 a.m., noon -, 1' , 3$**8("' $* &,-, didates that it is endorsing in the community and he has the leadership and 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 3 on 6$ ,$68(, /$,1 "-01(8$/(46 ,& upcoming election for three vacant qualities to build consensus between channel 29. seats on the board of trustees of the parties involved,” the APT said. These forums are being taped in (925) (925) 460-500 0 NOW 0% 449-400 0 the Pleasanton Unified School Valerie Arkin has been involved in the TV30 studios between Oct. 1-16 0-0(1 0*3# Financing on LASIK $,1-, 1/$$1 District. youth issues in Pleasanton for many and include races for Pleasanton *$ 0 ,1-, (3$/+-/$ Chris Grant is the incumbent and years through her work for YMCA. and Dublin mayor and city council; Caring for the Tri-Valley Since 1975 APT said he is doing an excellent job In addition she has volunteered Pleasanton, Livermore and Dublin **$66$ /$$,1$/"-+ serving the schools and students. extensively in our schools and has school board; measures PP and “Grant always puts kids first in served on the Pleasanton Library QQ; Livermore Area Recreation every decision,” an APT report Commission and Youth Master-plan and Park District; and Dublin-San said. “His focus is at every grade Implementation Committee. Ramon Services District. All 10 level in every school. He has had a APT is affiliated with the forums will be repeated at least Belle De Jour profound impact on our district and 340,000-member California once between Oct. 31 and Nov. 3. “Beautiful By Day” his continued leadership is essen- Teachers Association and the The schedule can be found at www. tial to its future.” 3.2 million-member National tv30.org. NOW OPEN! Infrared Sauna and Media News fires publisher Threading Key departments consolidating though ‘no immediate’ plans to merge papers (face, eyebrows, upper lip, chin, by Jeb Bing report by John Simerman of the Michael Tully said the consolida- forehead, and arms) Contra Costa Times. tion of advertising and circulation Nonabrasive to the Skin Media News, a Denver-based Rounds, 58, of Livermore, is a leadership will “create a more coor- organization that owns dozens of 35-year newspaper veteran who has dinated and sophisticated strategic newspapers in the Bay Area, includ- worked at most of the BANG daily attack” for generating revenue. Currently by appointment only. ing the Contra Costa Times and the papers in advertising, circulation Tully also expressed optimism in Save 10% Tri-Valley Herald, announced it has and operations, but not in editorial. the future of Media News’ East Bay (925) 846-5111 replaced John Armstrong as presi- Armstrong, 65, who lost his battle to newspapers and the industry, and 0ETER !VE 3TE s 0LEASANTON #! with mention dent and publisher of the Bay Area a successful union organizing cam- said there are no immediate plans to 5PSTAIRS NEXT DOOR TO )TS /NLY .ATURAL of this ad. News Group-East Bay, giving his paign of journalists at his newspaper merge any of the individual newspa- job to David Rounds, the group’s earlier this year, said he was told he pers, although they all share stories. circulation chief. was losing his job two weeks ago. Armstrong said he plans to work The announcement of the shake- Dan Smith, East Bay circula- on his golf game and hopes to ADVERTISING IN THE WEEKLY: up was made in the Times’ Walnut tion vice president, will expand his move with his wife back to San Creek newsroom, which has seen duties to oversee all of BANG cir- Diego, where he had served for A GOOD INVESTMENT numerous layoffs and “buyouts” culation. According to Simerman, 17 years as publisher of daily and in recent months, according to a San Jose Mercury News Publisher weekly papers. N
As a fundraising organization, it is always General plan mation regarding the environ- Commission and City Council. (continued from page 5) mental setting of the Pleasanton City staff and consultants will then difficult to capture the attention of potential area and describes the potential prepare responses to these com- donors. We tried something new recently by environmental impacts of imple- ments in a final EIR. After that, submitted either at the upcoming menting the draft plan. Public the Planning Commission will inserting our newsletter into the Pleasanton Planning Commission meeting or comment on the DEIR will be hold at least one public hearing “Weekly. We were thrilled with the results. by contacting me at 931-5606 or taken through Nov. 6, with the and then will likely ask the council by email at [email protected]. opportunity to also speak on the to adopt it. Within days of the insertion, we saw a surge in ca.us,” she said. EIR at Wednesday’s Planning The council will hold at least one donations. The cost of the insertion has more Also available online and at Commission meeting. public hearing prior to considering the planning counter is the Draft Stern said that following the adoption, and then will meet again than paid for itself within two to three weeks. Environmental Impact Report meeting there will be addi- to vote on adopting the plan and We’ll definitely use this approach again. (DEIR) on the proposed General tional opportunities for public certifying the final Environmental Plan. The DEIR contains infor- input before both the Planning Impact Report. N
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Page 8ÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊ£ä]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: (925) 600-0840 Fax: (925) 600-9559 President OpinionOpinion Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 19 Publisher Jeb Bing, Ext. 18 EDITORIAL Editor Letters Jeb Bing, Ext. 18 McNerney is true trict already has thousands of acres Editorial Managing Editor representative of people of land closed to the public—open Janet Pelletier, Ext. 11 to their select guests though. Why Re-elect McNerney Features Editor Dear Editor, are these vast areas closed? They’re Emily West, Ext. 21 Residents of the 11th Con- closed due to a lack of money to Contributors gressional District in California, develop the areas for public use. to Congress Jerri Pantages Long be they Democrats, Republicans or So, more money for land? Why Joe Ramirez Independents, are indeed fortunate not open the land they already have? We first met Jerry McNerney when he and his wife Mary stood Cybele Ryan to have Jerry McNerney represent Richard Schwaninger, Pleasanton at the corner of Farmers Market and Main Street seeking votes ART & PRODUCTION us in the United States House of for his singular effort among Democrats to challenge Richard Design Director Representatives. Vote ‘no’ on Measure QQ Pombo’s re-election bid for the 11th Congressional District. Few Rick Nobles, Ext. 17 Jerry McNerney was elected to stopped to shake his hand, but we did and took an immediate lik- Designers the House two years ago and has Dear Editor, Trina Cannon, Ext. 14 ing to this long-time Pleasanton homeowner-turned-citizen-activist set an example of a true politi- In November 2000, 63,000-plus whose son urged him to challenge Pombo when other Democrats Lili Cao, Ext. 25 cian as envisioned by the founding Alameda County voters placed the Kristin Herman, Ext. 14 wouldn’t. He lost that race, but came back strong in 2006 to win the fathers. He is home in his district grassroots “Open Space Initiative” Manuel Valenzuela, Ext. 20 Democratic Party nomination and in November the Congressional every weekend meeting and lis- Measure D to preserve vanishing tening to us. His only concern open space lands, watersheds and election. ADVERTISING In just two years, this freshman congressman has made his Advertising Sales Manager is serving his constituents. Read wildlife habitat on the ballot. Measure Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores, Ext. 23 more about Jerry McNerney at his C, the so-called “Developer’s Phony mark in Washington and the district he serves, especially in areas website, www.jerrymcnerney.org. ‘Open Space’ Plan” was put on the of energy, transportation, education and veterans’ affairs. Most Account Executive recently, he embraced the $700 billion bailout bill but not before Steve Chapman, Ext. 28 Jackie Murphy, Pleasanton ballot by selected county supervisors Paul Crawford, Ext. 13 backed by big-money developers for insisting on heavy oversight by Congress and the inclusion of specific financial help for the financially distressed homeowners, Karen Klein, Ext. 22 I’m a converted the financial gain of a few develop- Real Estate Sales ers, to silence the will of the voters, including thousands right here in the 11th District. All during the Nancy Taresh, Ext. 10 Hosterman supporter in the hope that voters would be Washington deliberations, McNerney fielded hundreds of calls Inside Sales confused. Voters weren’t. Measure from his constituents and kept us advised on what was happening Art Gordillo, Ext. 12 Dear Editor, D passed. Measure C failed. and how he planned to vote. In fact, perhaps his strongest suit is My wife and I have been residents Now in Pleasanton, after 5,000- constituent communications. He comes home to Mary and his fam- Ad Services of Pleasanton for 40 years. We have plus voters placed the “Save Sandy Lee, Ext. 16 ily and their Val Vista home almost every weekend, but not to rest. raised our family here, started our Pleasanton Hills/Housing Cap Most Saturdays and often on Sundays, we find him at meetings Real Estate Ad Services business here and intend to stay Initiative” Measure PP on the ballot, Tracey Fordahl, Ext. 30 with constituents here on Main Street and throughout his sizeable here. We are fortunate enough to local developer-backed politicians district. On one weekend, he’s with Congressman Pete Stark at a have our family living in Pleasanton have placed the “Developer’s Phony BUSINESS health forum in City Hall; another time he’s talking to seniors at Business Associate and our grandchildren are currently ‘Save the Hills’ Plan” Measure QQ Pleasanton Gardens. His unique “Congress at Your Corner” one- Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 26 attending Pleasanton schools. Our on the ballot for the financial gain on-ones gives everyone a chance to talk with him directly out of Circulation Director family has always been active and of a few developers, to silence the Bob Lampkin, Ext. 41 concerned about Pleasanton poli- will of the voters, in the hope that earshot of others. Since his election 23 months ago, he has held tics. Our attitude has always been voters will be confused. these sessions at 45 places, including at Richert Lumber, Cold Front Office Coodinator Stone and other locations. He also started a call-in telephone pro- Kathleen Martin, Ext. 0 “what’s best for Pleasanton.” In 2000, voters weren’t con- The last election, we were very fused. Don’t let the pro-uncon- gram where hundreds more have signed up to dial into a special How to reach the Weekly active in Steve Brozosky’s race trolled growth politicians confuse number and join others—up to 3,000 at a time—in discussing their 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 for mayor. We raised money for you in 2008. interests and concerns. Pleasanton, CA 94566 him, put up signs for him and did Within eastern Alameda County, A professional energy scientist, McNerney went to Washington Phone: (925) 600-0840 all we could do to get him elected. development isn’t permitted on vowing to support alternative energy measures to reduce the coun- Fax: (925) 600-9559 And we almost succeeded. My slopes greater than 25 percent and try’s dependence on foreign oil. He’s an expert on wind energy, Editorial e-mail: purpose for writing this letter is to buildings must not be on top of although the recent energy bill that Congress approved provided [email protected] tell the citizens of Pleasanton that a ridgeline or hilltop. It is long only one-time and one-year incentives to wind energy investors. [email protected] we made a big mistake. Steve has overdue for Pleasanton to adopt the McNerney hopes next year’s bill will be better. He did score a major Display Sales e-mail: taken a turn that has disappointed same standards. victory, however, in winning congressional support for incentives [email protected] not only me and my family but Vote “yes” on Measure PP and to help solar energy developers. As a result, the Pleasanton school many of the supporters that helped “no” on QQ. Classifieds Sales e-mail: district is already realizing substantial savings on its electric bills [email protected] with Steve’s campaign. Anne Fox, Friends of Pleasanton This year, we are supporting because of the power solar panels on school rooftops are now pro- Circulation e-mail: (Pleasanton Planning, viding, thanks to McNerney’s efforts. He also supports offshore Jennifer Hosterman for mayor. We Commissioner) [email protected] congratulate her for receiving the drilling 50 to 100 miles off the coastlines where states agree and The Pleasanton Weekly is published every Chamber of Commerce endorse- increased drilling in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., ment. We congratulate her for her PP will protect our hills make continued use of drilling rigs and pipelines already in place. 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 support of small business and we He’s even willing to stray from what’s been loud opposition by Pleasanton, CA 94566; (925) 600-0840. congratulate her for her “what’s Dear Editor, many Democrats by favoring nuclear power. He believes safety Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS best for Pleasanton” attitude. Undeveloped ridgelines, hillsides and disposal/storage concerns with spent fuel are “solvable,” and 020407. The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed Please join me, my family and and panoramic views are irreplace- that it’s the still-high cost of building nuclear plants that’s delaying free upon request to homes and apartments my friends this year to vote for able assets of Pleasanton. They pro- construction of this environmentally clean source of power. in Pleasanton. Voluntary subscriptions at Jennifer Hosterman for mayor. I’m vide much of the natural beauty of $30 per year ($50 for two years) are wel- McNerney also gets high marks for his efforts to keep the come from Pleasanton residents. sure we won’t be disappointed. the city and contribute to the city’s Livermore Veterans Hospital open, probably not as a major clinic exceptional quality of life. We can- Subscription rate for businesses Frank Capilla, Pleasanton which has been moved to Palo Alto, but certainly as an administra- and for residents of other communities is not afford to let this beauty slip away tive facility with a plan to turn it into a special-use center for nurtur- $50 per year. and be lost forever. Measure PP will ing in its vineyard-surrounded site soldiers who have suffered brain Parks district should open enact immediate protections of our POSTMASTER: Send address changes injuries and post traumatic stress and need its peaceful environment to Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., land they already have ridgelines and hillsides, effective Nov. Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566. 4, by prohibiting development on top to recover. Just two years ago, the VA center was scheduled to © 2008 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. Dear Editor, of ridgelines and on steep hillsides. close; McNerney brought the House Veterans Committee here who All rights reserved. Reproduction without agreed with McNerney that the Livermore center is too valuable a permission is strictly prohibited. Well, well, the East Bay Regional Measure PP is the citizen-backed ini- Parks District is asking for money tiative, signed by over 5,000 people to resource for veterans to shut down. (“Measure WW,” Cover Story, Sept. place it on the Nov. 4 ballot. In our view, McNerney is also a valuable resource—for Pleasanton 26, page 10). Money for more land. Don’t be fooled by the developer- and the 11th Congressional District and the country. We urge our A noble and indeed good thing, no? readers to re-elect Congressman Jerry McNerney. Well consider this. The park dis- (continued on page 12) *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊ"VÌLiÀÊ£ä]ÊÓäänÊU Page 9 Cover ELECTION 2008 Candidates sound off on Stoneridge extension, hillside measures and why they’
By Jeb Bing, Emily West and Janet Pelletier
MAYOR
Steve Brozosky Jennifer Hosterman
fter losing to Jennifer Hosterman by 188 votes one person who responsible for traffic coordination for ith Pleasanton’s new General Plan endorsing the extension of in the mayor’s race two years ago, business- the whole city,” he said. “Traffic signals aren’t working update nearing approval, Mayor Jennifer Staples Ranch to El Charro Aman Steve Brozosky will try again, respond- the way they should be which is causing drivers to find WHosterman is asking voters to re-elect her to strongly opposed by many i ing, as he said, to hundreds of phone calls and emails alternate routes through residential neighborhoods.” a third two-year term so that she can work to imple- neighborhood. Hosterman asking that he bring change. Brozosky said he tried as a councilman to move traffic ment key parts of the plan she helped write, especially sion built in conjunction wit A City Councilman from 2002-2006, Brozosky is concerns to the top of the council’s priority list, but it is the energy and water conservation elements that she ments, including the com now a member of the Pleasanton school board. Brozosky still swallowed up by a list that has 77 priority items. believes will sustain the quality of life issues she Boulevard to El Charro and led the argument against seeking a parcel tax this year Brozosky supports Measure PP, sponsored by the supports. and the completion of Dubl to provide funds for a shrinking school budget. He Save Pleasanton’s Hills citizen’s coalition on the The update was started in 2003, a year after side of I-580 to Livermore. persuaded other board members to hold off on the tax ballot. That measure would impose an immediate Hosterman was elected to the City Council. She Hosterman said her re-e proposal until the state’s budget impact on schools could ban on most hillside development, unlike a council- became Pleasanton’s first female mayor in 2004. An expedite developing Staples R be clarified and until the economy improves. supported competing initiative, Measure QQ, which advocate of environmental safeguards and reducing veloped parcel is owned b While a councilmember, Brozosky championed fund- would require the council to initiate studies on the carbon footprints, she has pressed for energy and Hosterman has been mayor ing the $10-million Firehouse issue with the possibility of a water elements in the new plan, has b Arts Center and an early agree- similar outcome later. expected to be approved in al to ment with Supervisor Scott Brozosky said the council’s March 2009 and covering the new Haggerty and the county board 4-1 vote to approve the Oak years 2005-2025. adult to start planning for the develop- Grove housing project in the Hosterman also cited her work a 16- ment of Staples Ranch, a 126- hills above Kottinger Ranch led in getting approval and funding four-s acre tract southwest of the I-580- citizens to put forward PP. for the Firehouse Arts Center as Ho El Charro Road interchange “When the Planning a major accomplishment. It was towar owned by the county. Commission rejected the Hosterman, too, who success- which Brozosky cited three major Environmental Impact Report fully negotiated with Supervisor nesse issues he would tackle as for Oak Grove, the council went Scott Haggerty to buy the down- “Th mayor: better community rela- ahead and approved it on its own town railroad corridor, which cy ra tions, traffic improvements and and also the development plan,” will provide more than 400 park- 5-6 p housing. Brozosky said. “There were ing spaces and make the addi- health “There’s this feeling now groups of people who came to tional space needed to build the we’re that if you go to a council meeting that you’re not the council meeting and said they lived up there and they firehouse and later to supplement its patrons’ parking Hosterman added that she really being listened to,” Brozosky said. “The mayor were told that they were not allowed to go to meetings needs. retail centers in Livermore especially seems to have made up her mind on what being held to discuss Oak Grove.” As a member of the Alameda County Congestion “We enjoy a very specia she wants to do and the public commentary is really Another component of Measure PP is its language Management Agency (CMA), Hosterman has worked mix on Main Street that n just there more for a formality, but the decision is to clarify and enforce the voter-mandated housing cap with other mayors and regional leaders to help ease extremely attractive, extrem already made. of 29,000 units. Sponsors of PP have claimed that the traffic congestion. able to generate a tremendo Brozosky recalled that former Mayor Tom Pico city is skirting the cap by exempting some apartments “In order to handle traffic problems in Pleasanton, traffic which is good not on always allowed the public ample time to make their designed for seniors or others in high density dwell- we also have to address regional traffic conditions, whole but for our individua statements at council meetings, and even engaged ings from counting towards the cap. including cut-through traffic,” she said. An opponent of Measur them in dialogue to be sure their points were clearly Brozosky noted that when voters approved the “Some of this is happening already with the recent aged voters to vote for the understood by the council and city staff. housing cap in 1996, the measure failed to define just start of construction of carpool lanes on eastbound 580 QQ so efforts to develop a Brozosky said the public is also frustrated over the what a housing unit is. and truck passing lanes on Route 84,” she added. “I’m nance can be done through failure of the Hosterman administration to make any “The city says that if there’s no definition, then we real proud of working with others on obtaining funds ment” public hearing proce headway on resolving traffic congestion, a promise in can define a housing unit to be whatever we want it for the $170-million project to put in our new eastbound unit, voter-mandated housi the last election campaign. to be,” he added. “To me, that’s sneaky at best and is carpool lanes on 580, which will give us major traffic she expects a legal challeng “When you have a traffic department of only 2-1/2 not respecting what voters wanted.” relief during the afternoon commute hours.” able housing coalition to pr people--with one designated to planning and the other Brozosky’s campaign website is www.brozosky. 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Cindy McGovern Jerry Pentin Matt Sullivan
ouncilwoman Cindy McGovern, who is arks and Recreation Commissioner Jerry ith a goal to provide representative gov- running for her second term, said she chose Pentin decided to run for one of the open ernment to the people, Councilman Matt Cto run because she has a lot of unfinished Pseats on the City Council to put his experi- WSullivan is running for a second term on work on issues that prevail in the city. ence and knowledge of city processes to work and the City Council. McGovern, a retired cardiac and intensive nurse, after some “gentle nudging” from supporters. Sullivan was first elected to the council in 2004 has lived here for more than three decades. She “I want the community today to stay this way,” and was a planning commissioner from 1998 to was a trustee on the Pleasanton Unified School he said, “and to be this type of community for the 2004. He was also involved in the Pleasanton Energy District board from 1993-2003 and served on the next generation.” Committee and West Las Positas Interchange Tri-Valley Transportation Triangle Policy Advisory Citing his enthusiasm for the city he’s called Committee. He is a senior program manager for an re running Committee from 2005-2007 as well as a current home for the past 17 years, he has identified areas energy efficiency and renewable energy engineer- member of the Livermore Amador Valley Transit of focus were he to be elected, the first being traf- ing consulting firm in San Francisco and has lived Authority. fic circulation, making Pleasanton a better region- here since 1994. Many issues the city is grappling with jump al partner. Saying it’s a matter of “if, not when” Sullivan said he is proud of his role in working out at her, but No. 1 has to be traffic. McGovern regarding the extension of Stoneridge Drive, with the council toward finalizing and adopting the said it’s crucial that children, adults and seniors Pentin said Pleasanton has been an “obstruction- city’s new General Plan. feel safe to walk, ride and enjoy the outdoors, ist” by not being a better regional traffic partner “This new general plan is very important because but more importantly that traffic doesn’t get any and threatening to take the extension off the gen- we have some new policies in there, which are worse. That’s why she does not support extending eral plan. the energy element and a water element,” he said. Stoneridge Drive to connect with Livermore until a As vice-chair of the Pleasanton Bicycle Pedestrian “Sustainability is one of the most important issues, solution is reached on improvements to State Route Advisory Committee, Pentin sees value in making especially as we get to buildout, so we need to look 84. the city more accessible ahead and really plan our Stoneridge Drive through McGovern cited a “I’m not only by biking and walking. “I support the future.” “If we just Road in Livermore, a plan letter that the Alameda While not an immedi- Sullivan said he sup- n the nearby Mohr-Martin County Local Agency supportive of ate improvement to traf- Oak Grove ports the Stoneridge Drive extend said she wants the exten- Formation Committee it (Measure fic conditions, combin- project and extension only after other Stoneridge th other regional improve- (LAFCo) sent to the city ing alternative modes of transportation improve- mpletion of Jack London that states the extension PP) for the transportation along with have from ments are made to State Drive now, d the Stoneridge extension would serve as a “major protection of traffic light coordination the begin- Route 84, Interstate 580 it’s not going lin Boulevard on the north parallel facility to the and other theories could and extending Dublin I-580 corridor. the ridgelines improve street conges- ning. I think Boulevard east to El to help election would also help “I’m not looking to but also for tion, he said. it’s a template Charro Road. Pleasanton. Ranch. The 126-acre unde- put the traffic through Pentin has been “All these things need by Alameda County and Pleasanton for relief the protection involved with Staples we can use. to fit together because if It’s not going during the time the county of the I-580 corridor,” of the housing Ranch since early Two-thousand we just extend Stoneridge to help the been seeking city approv- she said. “I’m looking on, aligning with the Drive now, it’s not going develop the land with a at putting Stoneridge cap.” Pleasanton First organi- acres to use is to help Pleasanton,” other parts of auto row, a 600-800-unit Drive through for the zation. He then saw the a great idea.” Sullivan said. “It’s not town that are and senior care complex, people of Pleasanton to use and I’m hoping at project through commis- going to help the other 20 store retail center and a some point that the region will decide that 84 is sion meetings and both parts of town that are suffering.” sheet ice rink. important.” public and City Council workshops. suffering.” osterman is also working Another issue dear to her heart is hillside pro- An advocate for open space and access to it, he Another debate in the forefront are the competing rds boosting downtown, tection. She supports Measure PP on the ballot, said that in the past he has tried to stay out of the hillside protection measures, PP and QQ. Sullivan h has seen some busi- which would protect ridgelines from develop- fray with the initiative. supports the citizen-backed PP and said he thinks es close. ment. “I support the Oak Grove project and have from a majority on the council is making a mistake in he reality is that our vacan- “I’m not only supportive of it for the protection the beginning,” he said. “I think it’s a template putting forward QQ. ate is somewhere between of the ridgelines but also for the protection of the we can use. Two-thousand acres to use is a great “In a lot of ways, it’s really a bigger issue than ercent which is normal and housing cap,” she said. “We need to have a true idea.” hillside development,” he said. “Our citizens have hy for any downtown. So definition that goes along with the state and federal His goal in relation to the initiatives is develop- come forward and put a couple things on the ballot e ok,” she said. government of what a housing unit is.” ing a hillside ridge ordinance through an open because they weren’t happy with the way the coun- e’s not worried about new Advocacy for children is an issue that got process. Once created, people could speak out on it cil was dealing with hillside developments and one and Dublin. McGovern into politics. Two central issues she’d and let the voters mandate the ordinance. of them was a referendum of Oak Grove, which is al niche and architectural like to tackle are implementing background checks A small business owner himself, Pentin is pro- still in the courts.” no one can duplicate. It’s on people who teach city programs for children; business and said he hopes to grow more busi- Sullivan added that while he doesn’t completely mely appealing, and we’re and developing guidelines for childcare facilities nesses as well as keep the ones currently operat- agree with PP, he supports citizens’ rights to peti- ous amount of downtown to address the increasing number of proposals. ing. tion their local government. nly for our community as a McGovern said she would like to encourage pub- Pentin owns Spring Street Studios, a media “By putting a competing and confusing initiative al merchants.” lic participation in the city’s governmental process. production company. A member of Rotary on the ballot with the intent of defeating the citizens’ re PP, Hosterman encour- Residents shouldn’t be discouraged from appealing International for the past 24 years, he served as initiative at the request of hillside developers is just e City Council’s Measure a project or decision, she said. Lastly, McGovern Pleasanton North Rotary Club president from the wrong thing to do,” he said of the city’s measure. a hillside protection ordi- said she would like to continue to encourage the 2005-2006 and was named Rotarian of the Year in Other issues he supports include adding more the regular “good govern- city to work with the Dublin San Ramon Services 2007. In addition to serving in the United States affordable housing, enforcing the voter-mandated esses. As for the 29,000- District to reach an agreement to bring recycled Marine Corps, he graduated from Chabot College 29,000-unit housing cap, complete a city bicycle ing cap, Hosterman said water to Staples Ranch and into Pleasanton, saying in Hayward. and pedestrian master plan that’s under way and ge to the law by an afford- it’s time for the city to start using it’s own recycled When asked why Pleasanton residents should conduct a study on eastern Pleasanton for the chain revail. water. vote, he said, “What I say, I mean and what I mean, of lakes for open space opportunities. website is www.jenniferho- McGovern’s campaign website is www. I do.” Sullivan’s campaign website is www.elect- reelectcindymcgovern.com. N Pentin’s campaign website is www.pentin.com. N mattsullivan.com. 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Nebraska He was known to all as a caring The proposed 124 acre Staples Ranch development would include an Al Bright after the war man with a sharp wit and teasing approximately 37 acre auto mall to accommodate the relocation of the Pleasanton Auto Mall, a 46 acre senior continuing care community with a and married nature. health center, an 11 acre commercial/retail development, a 17 acre community Al Bright died Sept. 23 at the age his loving Mr. Bright is survived by his park, and a 5 acre neighborhood park that includes a storm water flow control of 84. wife of 52 sisters, Pauline Speulda and basin. Access to the auto mall and future commercial development would be Mr. Bright had lived in Pleasanton years, Ginny Darlene Sullivan of Arizona; son, from a new road off El Charro Road, with no through connection to Stoneridge the past five years. He was born Sullivan. They Bill Bright of San Jose; daughters, Drive except for emergency vehicles. A new two lane bridge would extend June 9, 1924 in Hayes Center, Neb., gave up farm- Cindy Richards of Roseville, Calif. Stoneridge Drive over the Arroyo Mocho and provide access to the proposed where he was raised on a farm. He ing when Mr. Bright joined the and Pam Azevedo of Pleasanton senior continuing care community and parks. joined the Navy at 17 years of age Nebraska Highway Patrol for two and their spouses; seven grandchil- The project site is located at the southwest corner of the I 580 and El to fight in World War II as an opera- years, before moving the family to dren and three great-grandchildren. Charro Road intersection. Approximately 1.5 acres of the property is located in Pleasanton and is zoned PUD MDR (Planned Unit Development tor of the Higgins landing craft. He California. He became a real estate He was preceded in death by his – Medium Density Residential), and approximately 122.5 acres are located participated in many beach inva- broker in San Jose where they wife in 2002. in unincorporated Alameda County. The site would be rezoned/pre-zoned sions in the European and Pacific lived for 47 years, raising their Per Mr. Bright’s request, private to the following PUD districts: PUD-C (Commercial), PUD-HDR/C (High campaigns, including Normandy at three children. The Brights retired services have been held. Density Residential/Commercial) , PUD-P (Park), PUD-MDR (Medium Density Residential), or some similar combination of PUD zoning. Copies of the Draft EIR, Final EIR, and Draft Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan Amendment/Staples Ranch Project may be obtained at the Pleasanton Senior Information Planning Division, 200 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. during regular workdays. The documents are Births and Resource Fair also available on the City of Pleasanton’s website at www.staplesranch. org, and copies are available for review at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Old The following information on Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. The staff report will be available at http://www. Pleasanton births was provided “The Best Years of Our Lives” ci.pleasanton.ca.us/pdf/pc agenda-081022.pdf on Friday, October 17, 2008. by ValleyCare Medical Center. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robin Giffin, Join us for this FREE information-packed day to learn about the services and Associate Planner, at (925) 931-5612 or rgiffi[email protected] opportunities available to seniors and their families in our Tri-Valley area. Sept. 12 Pleasanton Trails System Survey We will offer fl u shots, blood pressure checks, insurance information, Ã>Ê>`Ê>iÃÊ`>Ã]Ê>ÊLÞ The members of the Pleasanton Trails Ad Hoc Committee need your input! support programs, hospice, real estate/organization experts, etc. Sept. 20 They are conducting a survey to gauge the use of the trails system within Pleasanton. To fill out a brief survey, please go to www.tinyurl.com/trailsurvey. - >>Ê>`Ê `>Ê*>Ìi]Ê>Ê}À DATE: Saturday, October 18, 2008 Your input will assist the Trails Ad Hoc Committee in providing better Sept. 22 TIME: 9:00am - 3:00pm recreational experiences for you! 7iÜiÊ7>}Ê>`Ê- i}}>Ê ]Ê>Ê}À WHERE: Heritage Estates ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Sept. 23 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore, CA AND PUBLIC COMMENT IS WELCOME i>iÌÌiÊ>`Ê ÀÜÊ,V>vÀiÌi]Ê>Ê}À 925-373-3636 ii«>Ê>`Ê,VÊ7 ««i]Ê>Ê}À The above represents a sampling of upcoming meeting items. 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UÊ"ÃÌiÊ* ÞÃV>Ê/ iÀ>«ÃÌÊ experience an interactive Maasai cul- Ê >`Ê-«ÀÌÃÊ ÕÌÀÌÃÌ tural event with Warrior Sabore Ole Oiye and tribeswoman and teacher Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery Hellen Nkuryai. Storytelling, face-paint- Health Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine ing, dancing, singing and bow and arrow lessons will take place. Tickets Free Flu Shots for Seniors Adults 5000 Pleasanton Ave., Suite 200 are $25 for children, $35 for adults or ages 50 and older are invited to receive free flu shots from 8 a.m. to Pleasanton, CA 94566 $100 for a family four-pack. Call 998- 3869 or visit www.asanteafrica.org. noon Oct. 17 at San Ramon Regional 925-600-7020 Medical Center, South Conference Pilates for Pink Fundraiser Room, South Building, 7777 Norris www.BellSportMed.com ClubSport is hosting Pilates for Pink, Canyon Road in San Ramon. No res- a nationwide awareness campaign ervations available. Call 275-8330. and fundraising initiative by Shape Magazine to raise funds for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. It takes place from 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at ClubSport, 7090 Johnson Drive. Holiday Everyone is invited to participate in a Halloween Happening Wonderful Don’t wait, make your Pilates group exercise class. All fitness Halloween costumes, decorations and levels welcome, donations requested. paper products for children and adults Call 463-2822. at The American Cancer Society Resolution NOW! Discovery Shop, 1987 A Santa Rita Road. A huge assortment at low pric- es will benefit our programs to fight ♦ Lose Fat ♦ Gain Muscle ♦ More Energy Exhibits cancer. Call 462-7374. Signs of the Past—Today Take a VFW Aux. 33rd Annual Holiday ♦ Guaranteed Results! look at some of California and Nevada’s Boutique VFW Auxiliary 6298 hosts most captivating signs. Photographer its holiday boutique featuring hand- Ann King has combed the west in made/handcrafted decorations and We do it all for you! a wistful search of Americana in his gift items including: candles, stained exhibit, running Sept. 26 to Oct. 25 at glass, jewelry, floral arrangements, Re-Active Gym Personal Training offers an Worthington Gallery West, 739 Main St. jams as well as bead, crocheted, An artist reception is from 6 to 8 p.m. sewn and wooden items. It’s open exercise and meal plan that is easy to follow! Oct. 3. Call 485-1183. from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Re-Active is a private training facility that specializes in taking a client in ANY condition and progressing Veteran’s Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Call 846-5453. them towards optimal health. We have changed the lives of thousands of people. Why wait? Sign up TODAY! Fundraisers Blessing of the Animals Valley Sign up Now and get 4 FREE Training Sessions. Humane Society’s annual Blessing of Kids & Teens Offer ends 10/31/08 the Animals is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at 3670 Nevada St. All animals HeadsUp! CDC Open House are welcome on a leash or in a car- HeadsUp! Child Development Center at rier. Blessings are free, with donations 4671 Chabot Drive is having an open greatly appreciated. All animals receive house at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 21. There will WWW.REACTIVEGYM.COM a St. Francis medallion. Call 426-8656 be tours of our school and classrooms or visit www.valleyhumane.org. and information about the program and HeadsUp! approach to learning. Hart’s Annual Rummage Sale Get Call 463-2885 or visit www.headsup. 925.353.4894 some of the best deals in town at Hart org. HeadsUp! tours also on Tuesdays, Middle School’s annual rummage sale Thursdays and Fridays by R.S.V.P only. 7063 COMMERCE CIR. SUITE G to benefit the school from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at 4433 Willow Road. Professional Readers Theatre At PLEASANTON, CA 94588 Browse through second-hand good- 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Pleasanton ies for your home and family. Call the Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., school at 426-3102. Word for Word Performing Arts SMOG INSPECTION with Special$45 + $8.25 CERT.(coupon ) PLEASANTON PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DRAFT GENERAL PLAN AND DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Harry’s Auto Repair Please plan to attend this Planning Commission meeting on the General Plan Update: Test and Repair
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Company presents “Dave At Night,” learn more about the organization. Gail Carson Levine’s award-winning Refreshments, dessert and a raffle are tale of a boy’s confusing, exciting life On Stage included. Call 968-9240. in both a strict orphanage and the “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” On the Balanced Beam of Life Rev. dazzling world of New York’s jazz- Bumbling schoolmaster Ichabod Steve Maynard will speak on this topic era Harlem. For ages 10 and older. Crane insists he does not believe in at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 at Tri-Valley Unity Call 931-3400 ext. 8. the infamous Headless Horseman. Church, meeting at the Radisson However, when a dark figure on a Hotel, 6680 Regional St., Dublin. horseback follows him home one Ongoing groups and classes meet as night, Ichabod screams in terror and well. All are welcome. Call 829-2733 Lectures/ shows that he is as superstitious or visit www.trivalleyunity.com. as everyone else. Shows are at the Returning Catholics Program Workshops Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Inactive & Returning Catholics: Road, at 8 p.m. Oct. 17, 18, 24 and Consider this an invitation to take ‘Property Rehab’ & ‘Long Term Care 25; and at 2 p.m. Oct. 19 and 26. another look at the Catholic church. Planning’ Two seminars are held at 6 Tickets are $14-20 for adults and We provide discussion of important p.m. Oct. 15 at Radisson Hotel Dublin- $8-$16 for children. Call 931-3444 or issues in today’s church, education on Pleasanton, 6680 Regional St., Dublin. visit www.civicartstickets.org. current belief and practice. Tell your Seminars are free, but registration is story and renew your faith in a sup- required. Call 831-4831. portive and non-judgmental environ- Nutrition and Cancer Treatment ment. Meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. Learn what to eat (even when you Spiritual Wednesdays at St. Elizabeth Seton don’t feel like it) and ways to hydrate Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. effectively at this free event at 6 p.m. Christian Healing Rev. Steve Call 474-2760. Oct. 16 at ValleyCare Medical Plaza, Maynard’s new five-week class is on 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd. Find out Christian healing, based on Charles how to establish nutritional goals dur- Fillmore’s book by the same name. ing and after cancer treatment, and This classic book presents the basic Sports how foods play a role in maintaining metaphysical teachings from the begin- and regaining health. Call 933-0107 ning of the Unity movement, and we’ll Team In Training Information or visit www.twcba.org. be learning how to let these principles Meeting Complete a full or half mara- live in our lives. The class is from 10 thon, triathlon, cross country ski mara- a.m. to noon Tuesdays beginning Oct. thon, or cycle century ride (100 miles) 14, or from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Live Music starting Oct. 15. Held at Tri-Valley Society’s Team In Training. Attend the Unity’s Gathering Place, 7567 Amador informational meeting at 2:30 p.m. Valley Blvd., #120, Dublin. Copies of Debra Knox Rock Show Debra Oct. 11 at Pleasanton Middle School, the book are $10. Call 829-2733 or 5001 Case Ave. Call 800-78-TRAIN or Knox will perform starting at 9 p.m. visit www.trivalleyunity.com. Oct. 10 at the Pine street Bar and visit www.teamintraining.org/sf. Grill, 875 Rincon St. Her music video Compline with Taize Music End the will be released and Groovy Judy day with candlelight, choral song and will perform her Hendrix style music. contemplation at St. Clare’s Episcopal Cover is $8. Call 321-2195 or visit Church, 3350 Hopyard Road, at 5:15 TV30 www.debraknox.com. p.m. Oct. 12. Afterward, stay for the fellowship of a potluck supper. All are Tri-Valley Sports Final Now in its Jesse Hendricsk Spanish Guitar welcome. Call 462-4802 or visit www. fourth season of covering team and Serving the Tri-Valley for 25 years Jesse Hendricks will perform stclarespleasanton.org. a Spanish Guitar Recital at the individual high school sports in the Hadassah Schmoozapalooza Tri-Valley, hosts Ian Bartholomew, Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old George “Dr. B” Baljevich, and Dennis 463-2150 Bernal Ave., at 2 p.m. Oct. 12. His Hadassah Schmoozapalooza, at 7 6155 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 100, Pleasanton p.m. Oct. 23 at 1441 White Sable Miller feature footage and commentary repertoire includes music from the (at the corner of Stoneridge & Franklin, between Hopyard & I-680) renaissance, baroque and romantic Drive, meet members of Shalom focusing on local teams. It airs on periods. Call 931-3405. chapter Hadassah from the Contra TV30 at 9 a.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Costa and Tri-Valley communities and Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
US Postal Service Statement of Ownership Management and Circulation Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685 1. Title of Publication: Pleasanton Weekly 2. Publication Number: 020-407 3. Date of Filing: 10/1/2008 4. Frequency of Issue: Weekly 5. No. of Issues Published Annually: 52 6. Annual Subscription price: $30 in Pleasanton, $50 out of area 7. Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 5506 Sunol Blvd, Ste 100, Pleasanton, Alameda County, CA 94566 8. Mailing address of Headquarters of Publisher: SAME 9. Publisher: Jeb Bing, 5506 Sunol Blvd, Ste 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Editor: Jeb Bing, same. Assistant Editor: Janet Pelletier, same 10. Owner: Embarcadero Publishing Co., 703 High Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Stockholders owning 1% or more of the total amount of stock: Jean and Dexter Dawes, Ely Trust, Leonard W. & Shirley Ely, Trustees, Franklin P. Johnson, William S. Johnson, Lewenstein Family Trust, Harry and Marion Lewenstein, Trustees, Teresa M. Lobdell, Joseph F. Pickering and Helen D. Pickering Trust, Helen D. Pickering, Trustee, and Jeanne Ware, all of Palo Alto, California; Robert Heinen and E.E. and Russella van Bronkhorst Trust, Russella van Bronkhorst, Trustee of Menlo Park, California; Jerome I. Elkind of Portola Valley, California; Anthony Sloss of Santa Cruz, California; Elizabeth Sloss of Seattle, Washington; Karen Sloss of Bellingham, Washington 11. Known bondholders, mortagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1% or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: None 14. Issue date for Circulation Data Below: 9/26/2008
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